Unborn [Extra tracks]

Product Description
The latest solo project from the distinctive voice of the founding member of Ambrosia. David's voice and songwriting skills are as fresh and vibrant as ever. "Songs are like children to songwriters. In thinking about this collection of tunes, they are like unborn children, only now thanks to you, they have a home."

Unborn,David Pack,Oglio Records,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Unborn [Extra tracks]

Average customer rating: Grandmother's Review great cd! Absolutely Love It!!! My daughter loved this before she was born enjoyable

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Tracks:

1. Reverie
2. Suite No. 3: Air On The G String
3. Kinderszene-Traumerei
4. Thais-Meditation
5. Sonata For Two Pianos, K.448-II: Andante
6. Lullaby: Cradle Song
7. Nocturne For Harp
8. The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
9. Concerto, Op. 8, No. 4 'Winter': II. Largo
10. Clair e lune
11. Eine kleine Nachtmusik-II. Romanze: Andante
12. Berceuse
13. Russian Lullaby
14. Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
15. Lyric Pieces, Op. 68, No. 5: Cradle Song
16. Madama Butterfly: Humming Chorus
17. Ave Maria

Amazon.com

While many hospitals across the country send new mums and babes home equipped with discs of classical music to soothe and gently stimulate babies' tender minds, Ultrasound brings together a delightfully well-rounded set specifically chosen for those still in the womb. Expectant moms will appreciate the effects of the mellow strains of Bach's Suite No. 3, the delicate playfulness of Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy," and Mozart's proven-to-make-you-smart Sonata for Two Pianos featuring André Previn. Debussy's "Clair de lune" is especially lovely as conducted and fluted by James Galway, and Leontyne Price is a warm blanket of comfort giving voice to Schubert's "Ave Maria." Indeed, these songs are aural balm to both parent and child long after birth. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Grandmother's Review.......2007-05-21

I purchased this product for my expectant daughter, and she says that it is the best gift she has ever received. She, herself, finds the music very soothing and relaxing, and she is certain that it is wonderful for her child.

great cd!.......2007-05-14

This is a fantastic product! I bought it to play for my unborn daughter and I started it when I was around five mos. pregnant. She moves all over the place when I put the headphones on my belly and I can even tell by her movements that she likes some songs more than others. I have done a lot of research into playing music for unborn babies, including the helpfulness as far as birthing positions when the music is played regularly. This cd fits the bill for all of the research I've done. It is completely worth the money!

Absolutely Love It!!!.......2007-04-02

I have a 6 month old daughter. I first purchased this CD when I was pregnant and would place my earphones on my belly for her to listen. I now use it in her room at bedtime and I absolutely love it. I have a collection of other CD's, but honestly this is my favorite. It is a very nice blend of songs. It is soothing for baby and parents. If you only buy one CD I would recommend you make it this one.

My daughter loved this before she was born.......2006-12-15

When I was about 18 weeks pregnant I bought this and two other CDs of gentle classical music and played one of them for her every 2nd or 3rd night, putting headphones on my belly. I was actually skeptical about this being "music for the unborn" but she really did react to this one much more than anything else I ever played for her. If she hadn't been very active that day I could always lay down in the evening with the headphones and play her music, and she's wriggle around. She especially liked #5 and #10. :)

She didn't seem to have much connection to it after she arrived, but she does enjoy music in general. (She's currently almost 11 mo old.)

enjoyable.......2006-08-03

I have enjoyed this cd thus far. If you have the money to spend, this is relaxing and enjoyable, however you can get similar music for free on your local classical station. So if you would rather save your money...just tune in on your radio dial. I am glad I bought the cd for the familiarity of the songs, but I also love just plain old classical radio.

Average customer rating:

Unborn Child ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: I'll Play for You Seals & Crofts Year of Sunday Sudan Village Longest Road ASIN: B000T9DFCC Release Date: 2007-09-18

Average customer rating: Amazing! Soda shop/ jukebox days??? I don't know what you mean! We Were The Fury...

Venus We Are the Fury Manufacturer: Unborn Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Lesson in Romantics On Fire Santi Lies for the Liars Costello Music ASIN: B000H8RV8Y Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. Venus
2. Now You Know
3. So Physical
4. Close Your Eyes
5. Camera Tricks
6. Still Don't Know Your Name
7. Hey Love
8. Saturday Night
9. You're My Halo (Prom Song)
10. Blue Coat, Black Hair
11. Don't Need A Thing
12. Grand Divider

Customer Reviews:

Amazing!.......2007-06-27

This is an amazing album, of course for an amazing band. All the tracks are perfect, I have nothing really to say badly about this album. I recommend this type of music to people who listen to: Linkin Park, Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Blink-182, Sum 41, etc. Of course I also recommend it for teen rockers.

Soda shop/ jukebox days??? I don't know what you mean!.......2007-05-26

WATF are not doing rockabilly...this ain't Elvis!

How old is the first reviewer??

You don't have to be an "old-timer" glam lover to love this CD, I just happen to be that. I LOVE Bowie (all his stuff but especially the glam) The Sweet, Showwaddywaddy, T Rex/ Marc Bolan. This CD ranks right up there with the great early '70's glam and yet sounds throughly modern!

Where do I start??? I guess my favorites are "Now You Know", which starts off pounding and stomping but yet is infectious.

"Close Your Eyes" was a huge surprise for me. It's a slow song.On the second listening I realized why this song was a favorite. It sounds exactly like The Raspberries, the early '70's power pop band. Another of my long-time favorites. Lead singer Jeremy Lublin's voice is terrific and perfect for the song, but his voice maybe does not reach as high as Raspberry lead singer Eric Carmen's. I am so touched...really it's like hearing a new Raspberries song for me.

My other favorite song (so far--I've only had the CD a couple of days) is "Still Don't Know Your Name"...CLASSIC beautiful danceable glam...I swear I was working on the 'puter listening to it and had to stop to dance. Literally. I can't remember the last time a song made me dance like that..._

To sum up, don't pay any attention to the first reviewer. Listen to the song samples. Of course "Venus" is different than "Infinate Jest". The group is progressing. I am really hoping for huge good things to happen for this band this year.

We Were The Fury..........2007-05-23

Let me start off by saying, if you're expecting to find the same pop-punky fever of Infinite Jest on this record, you're going to be very disappointed. This record could have easily blended in with other jukebox tunes of the soda shop years. Poodle skirts literally come to my mind. Although a few songs obviously don't fit in with that ideal, for the most part this record sounds very antiquated and cabaret-ish. For fans of that kind of music, this record will probably rock your world, but it's just not clicking for me. They're definitely a new We Are The Fury. Highlights of this record for me were Saturday Night and Don't Need A Thing (Tracks 8 & 11), that's about it though. Keeping in mind that my WATF all time favorites are Pretty Boy Fury and Better Off This Way, it's easy to see why this just isn't floating my boat, but you should definitely give it a try if you're a long time fan. (obviously).

Average customer rating: Pack is a genius! Milestone recordings from Ex-Ambrosia Frontman MISLEADING SUBTITLE Great Songs ! Great Songwriter !

Unborn David Pack Manufacturer: Oglio Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Secret Of Movin' On Road Island Anywhere You Go Somewhere I've Never Travelled Life Beyond L.A. ASIN: B0002C4IGI Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

1. Tomorrow And Forever
2. Natalie's Song (In Memory Of Natalie Wood)
3. Deliver Me
4. LIght My World
5. U Make Love New
6. Sacred Love
7. N 2 Deep
8. All 2 Real
9. I Love U Enough (To Tell You Goodbye)_
10. Beacon
11. Cool Down
12. Last Time You Cry, The (Won't Be)
13. Future Glory

Album Description

The latest solo project from the distinctive voice of the founding member of Ambrosia. David's voice and songwriting skills are as fresh and vibrant as ever. "Songs are like children to songwriters. In thinking about this collection of tunes, they are like unborn children, only now thanks to you, they have a home."

Customer Reviews:

Pack is a genius!.......2007-06-03

I don't understand why he has done only three albums... He is a great producer but also a great singer and guitarist! Please David, go on with your solo career!

Milestone recordings from Ex-Ambrosia Frontman.......2006-06-26

I have just been listening to Unborn for the 2nd time in many
months and I'm just mesmerized by it's consistency and beauty.
Although these are supposedly demos Dave couldn't get a record
company or other artists to record- they all shine. "Future Glory", "You Make Love New", not any filler. Maybe he chose these diamonds out of many precious jewels. I wish more artists
could write melodies and lyrics or this caliber and actually place one on the charts. Dave, you will always be one of the most quintessential artists I love spinning in my player. Good luck guy!

MISLEADING SUBTITLE.......2005-07-13

If you're hesistant to buy this album because of its' subtitle ("Unreleased. Unrefined. Songs in the Raw 1985-1995"), don't be. That subtitle is misleading! There is not one song in this collection this not high quality and worthy of release.

I've been a fan of DP since he was with Ambrosia. He hooked me with "Biggest Part of Me" in the 80's and I've been listening ever since. I love all five of their studio albums and his solo one back in 1985. However, I have been curious as to what he's been doing artistically since that time; aside from successfully producing and writing songs for others. This album answered my question.

I can safely say that this guy STILL HAS IT! It is evident how much he has grown as an artist in regards to range & emotional depth. My personal favorites on this CD are "Natalie's Song", "N 2 Deep", and "The Last Time You Cry (Won't Be)".

I'm now waiting for his latest release "The Secret of Moving On" to come out later this month. I've heard sound samples on his website (www.davidpack.com) and they're great. Ambrosia fans will really appreciate his jazzy update of "You're The Only Woman".

Nice to see TRUE TALENT because it just gets better with time!!!

Great Songs ! Great Songwriter !.......2005-05-24

The exleader of Ambrosia still writing great songs after all these years! This cd is a kalidescope of diffrent songs touching on different themes and emotions. Natalies song is a beutiful tribute/love song to the actress.Other songs have the ambrosia feel.
Overall this CD is a must have for Ambrosia and David Pack
fans!

Average customer rating: Death melodic metal meets industrial metal... Chilling...

Unborn Mors Principium Est Manufacturer: Avalon Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Inhumanity Black Waltz Liberation = Termination Above the Weeping World Till Death Unites Us ASIN: B00092QUR6 Release Date: 2005-05-30

Tracks:

1. Pure
2. Harmony Remains
3. Parasites Of Paradise
4. Two Steps Away
5. Altered State Of Consciosness
6. Spirit - Conception
7. Unborn
8. Fragile Flesh
9. Pressure
10. Glass Womb
11. Blood Or Heroes (Bonus Track)
12. Pure (Demo Version) (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

Death melodic metal meets industrial metal..........2005-12-13

When I first listened to MORS PRINCIPIUM EST I recognized several styles mixed, as well as some bands they can name as influences...MORS PRINCIPIUM EST (MPE from now on) plays some kind of death melodic metal, combined with keyborads in an industrial metal atmosphere with diferent tempos and speed changes...

MPE has the speed, the tempos of bands such as At The Gates, Carnal Forge or Dimension Zero, the melodies and blazing riffs of swedish outfits such as At The Gates, Darkane or Soilwork, mixed together with industrial touches more proper of Strapping Young Lad...The keyboards create an apocalyptic atmosphere, giving MPE's approach a more progressive touch, with riffs that climb to higher levels with higher tones resulting not only in an original recipe, but loaded with emotions as well...
The singer remains me to HATESPHERE's Jacob Bredahl and DIMMU BORGIR'S Shagrath, with a more gutural style...
You'll find brutal and short songs such as "Altered State Of Consciosness" or "Unborn", and longer songs like "Pure"... Pesonally I prefer the short songs, because in the longest ones the bands tends to repeat them selves pointlessly...

In this album the industrial influences are more obvious, both in sound and music, setting a difference from their previous album "Inhumanity", which I recommend without a doubt...But in "UNBORN", MPE really made something "different" in the metal scene...As a bonus track you have "Blood oF Heroes", a MEGADETH Cover...

Anyway, In the metal desert of monotony and mediocrity, MPE managed to be an oasis with an original proposal that deserves not to remain in the unknown...

Chilling..........2005-07-11

Not too much originality here as far as melodic death goes, but the music is far superior to many melodic death bands out there. If you are looking for a good melodic death band, Mors Principium Est is it. Their music, as I would describe it, sounds epic simply because of the fact that they have a keyboardist and songs that do not have a repetitive formula. Their songs are both interpretive and heavy, as well as catchy. Heck, in Unborn they even have a female singer doing some singing. What more could you ask for? Melodic death metal has really evolved from being very thrashy and fast (At the Gates, old Soilwork) to something that shows plenty of beauty. Get this.

Average customer rating: beautiful lyrics from beautiful artist Burn the highways and feel the weight of the land...

Songs for an Unborn Sun Lazarus Manufacturer: Temporary Residence ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000093NQ6 Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

1. Songs For An Unborn Sun
2. Poets The Liars
3. Ocean (Burn The Highways)
4. Boredom Revolt
5. Name
6. Hero
7. Tears
8. The Song Becomes Blood
9. Wind
10. Obviust
11. Born A Friendship
12. Time

Customer Reviews:

beautiful lyrics from beautiful artist.......2003-09-17

Lazarus (Trevor Montgomery) has created an original, emotional, and beautiful collection of music here. I have seen him live a few times in the bay area, an experience which leaves no question as to the depth and importance of what he is trying to say. I have also heard an EP that is just powerful, if not more so, than this album. I hope to see more from him soon.

Burn the highways and feel the weight of the land..........2003-05-21

This album is beautiful. Trevor Montgomery sings directly form his heart. The songs are simple and the extra layers of production are disarmingly subtle. Crispy voices, crinkly, twinkly synths, woody cello and ghostly field recordings adorn these melancholic but ultimately hopeful acoustic reveries.
RIYL Cat Power, Mum, Davendra Banhart, the VU's acoustic songs

It's raining in North Beach....

Average customer rating: Up And Coming! More of the same.. Saw them live in Austin--Wow! Wow! Excellent! Just awful!

Infinite Jest We Are The Fury Manufacturer: Unborn Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Popaganda Tales Told by Dead Friends Controversy Loves Company Santi Decadence ASIN: B000BKUWY8 Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. Better Off This Way
2. Anesthetic Parade
3. Nation, Forgive Us
4. Parody At The Masquerade
5. Soap Opera

Album Description

If early 70's glam and late 70's post punk had a love child in 2005, We Are The Fury would be it. However, they're not your average lo-fi regurgitation. With influences ranging from Bowie and T-Rex to Talking Heads and Television, We Are The Fury reveal a truly unique sound and style. For fans of Head Automatica, Hot Hot Heat, Ima Robot, and My Chemical Romance. Produced by Tim Patalan (Lovedrug, Sponge, The Fags).

Customer Reviews:

Up And Coming!.......2006-09-24

This band is amazing! I have listened to this EP a thousand times, and it has yet to get old. They have a huge future, and yet are not like every other dance rock band as everyone keeps saying. Hot Hot Heat is great. but they don't have near the energy or the attitude this band does.

Keep your eyes on these guys! They will be rocking arenas near you soon! And if you don't see them, you are missing a lot! And try to meet them! They are so much fun to hang out with!!!

Buy it!!!

More of the same.........2006-04-12

In the era of dance-pop, I've gotten rather bored of the contrived, typical Killers/Bravery/Hot Hot Heat/[...] craze, so undoubtedly listening to another band doing the same synth powered dance pop rock jams was a bad move. "Infinite Jest" is the debut EP from a band who are no doubt bound to see big things in the next year or so. So how is it, honestly?

The production's there, and the band's obvious sense of what they want to do is solid. I'll give them that--they want to be Hot Hot Heat, and they do it well.

Needless to say, I was instantly turned off by the contrived, obvious similarity to every other dance/pop act out there (see Hot Hot Heat, ImaRobot, the Killers, Bravery, and blah blah blah), and while at moments I almost found myself tapping my toe, I can't say I can enjoy this at all. "Anesthetic Parade" has its moments, with its blazing, almost punk guitars and expected but still classy synth backing but the squealing from the band's singer kills the verse. The chorus has a sense of nice melody at catchiness to it, but again the similarity to just about everything I have heard is just too strong to ignore.

I must be the only one who is completely sick of this, because bands like this keep on sprouting up, but I figure, hey, what's a few words of honesty about how dispecable I think this band is going to do? They're going to be huge anyways. So if you're into the whole Hot Hot [...]craze, go for it and pick it up, you won't be disappointed--it's got everything you want in that case.

Saw them live in Austin--Wow!.......2006-03-28

These guys played a great set in Austin and I also saw them play in San Antonio. I bought their EP right after and it's been in my car for weeks. Buy it-you'll like it!

Wow! Excellent!.......2006-03-23

Not sure where the other reviewer is coming from as my CD is almost always playing - luv it! Great beat, backgrounds... The only way you'd be sorry is because you're listening to it often and not doing other stuff.

Just awful!.......2006-02-10

The Good
I only had to sit through five songs. I really dug the model on the cover too.

The Bad
I tried and tried to find something good about this release, but every time I thought I had something, I was reminded at how piercing, whiney, annoying, and out-of-tune the vocals were. The band has some decent beats and chord changes similar to 70s David Bowie and more recently Jet. However, Jeremy Lublin's vocals are so accentuated and over-emphasized to mimic the style of late 70s glam and post punk, that they are jarring to the ear and impossible to enjoy. Despite his American roots, Lublin does a great job of sounding like every British punk band frontman that didn't quite have it. Perhaps if he was backed up by hard charging punk rock distortion and frantic chord changes, things would be different.

The Verdict
Just awful!

Average customer rating: The Best in Outsider Music: Phychotronic Tunes

Boyd Rice Presents: Ralph Gean - A Star Unborn Ralph Gean , and Boyd Rice Manufacturer: World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000081Q5 Release Date: 1999-12-31

Tracks:

1. Homicidal Me
2. Hey Doctor Casey
3. Electricity
4. Japanese Rain Song
5. Planet of the Rain
6. Granny's Grave
7. You're Drivin' Me Crazy
8. Asshole-Song
9. Bobbit Song (Lorena, Lorena)
10. Star Trekkin' Rock N' Roll Cowboy
11. Hard to Be a Killer
12. Goddess of Love
13. Experimental Love
14. Guitar Pickin' Teabag
15. Wearin' That Loved on Look

Customer Reviews:

The Best in Outsider Music: Phychotronic Tunes.......2005-02-05

If you like Psychotronic film this is the soundtrack to your life! Ralph Gean is sort of an outsider musician ... Not so much as Jandek, he wanted to be known. Gean saw himself as a star unborn but couldn't exactly "connect" with his or any audience. Hmmm maybe with titles like "homicidal me", a sing-songy 1950's country sounding tune complete with sound affects, it would be a bit difficult. Ralph didn't seem to care though, the recordings on this album span four decades and is some sort of bizarre retrospective into one of America's most unknown musicians. Needles to say this is a must have album.

The songs all have a 1960's garage band sound. That is to say they are recorded in hi-fi but aren't the best. The tunes and instrumentation match this sound too. Many of the songs even poke fun at himself and it is easy to say that Ralph Glean really loved to do what he did. The tracks like the one mentioned above and "Hard to be a Killer" aren't evil in intent so don't worry about that. The songs maybe crazy though, and with a song about a family waiting for a grand parent to die and a song about Lorena Bobbitt (sung from the perspective of John Bobbitt) we must wonder about the singers mental health. This makes the music fun though.

Some of the songs could have actually been hits or at least been popular. "Electricity" and even "Wearin' that Loved on Look" are good songs for that early '60's rock genre. Including these songs and "Star Trekkin Rock and Roll Cowboy" the listener can aquire a compassionate view of Ralph Gean who wasnt just some flash in the pan but a "career oriented" musician whos career just wasnt that successful.

I recommend this album to all fans of the off-beat. Psychotronic film fans, Boyd rice fans and more: you will all find this album interesting. Even at the prices it fetches these days it is well worth the money. If Boyd Rice is smart he'll re-release this album. It is a true joy to listen to and I really hope you can find a copy soon.

-- Ted Murena

Average customer rating:

Cries of the Unborn Various Artists Manufacturer: Spv Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000ASR2 Release Date: 1992-02-03

Average customer rating: Thoughtful, emotional and well crafted. Unborn David Pack ~ Unborn talk about a difference of opinion... Sappy Songs From Mr Pack

Unborn David Pack Manufacturer: Cool Sounds Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000ZMFBC Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

1. Natalie's Song
2. Deliver Me
3. Light My World
4. U Make Love New
5. Sacred Love
6. N 2 Deep
7. All 2 Real
8. I Love U Enough
9. Beacon
10. Cool Down
11. Last Time You Cry
12. Future Glory

Customer Reviews:

Thoughtful, emotional and well crafted........2005-03-04

Once again, David shows his impeccable craftsmanship. Although these are unreleased, "forgotten" songs, the thought and work that went into each track is typical of David's strong musical ethic. Along with his "Anywhere You Go" solo album and his work with Ambrosia, I HIGHLY recommend this album. The music on this CD is intended for adult contemporary and soft rock listeners, but Prog-rockers who genuinely understand composition and arranging will enjoy a wealth of creative and original twists throughout the songs on this album. Like all of Dave's music, these songs only get MORE interesting and enjoyable after repeated listenings. Dave, if you're reading this, we'd love some new material from you. Thanks for all your hard work.

Unborn.......2004-12-20

Well, based on the other reviews I read here, I was prepared for disappointment. However after listening to the songs, I have to disagree with the negative reviewers. No, this isn't prog music by any stretch of the imagination. But it is David Pack. David Pack isn't prog. Ambrosia was prog. David's music is his own. Much like his solo CD from the 80s, it's got smooth ballads, upbeat tempos, and original lyrics that only David can write. Nothing wrong with that! He shows his sensitivity, and his faith, along with his musical abilities, which are second to none. For David Pack fans, this will be a treat. For those looking for progressive rock, best to look elsewhere. This is a good, solid CD, and anyone who loves the elegant sound of this man's voice will be jumping for joy to have this one in their collection....it's been way too long!!

David Pack ~ Unborn.......2004-12-13

With all due respect to those who gave this CD a negative review, the reason it doesn't sound like Ambrosia is because it's not Ambrosia, it's David Pack! If you are a fan, for the love of God, you need to own this CD. Pay no attention to the high price. It's new David Pack! What more do you need to know? His voice still has the power to kill, and the songs sweetly bring you back to the mid-80s, mid-90s.

talk about a difference of opinion..........2004-09-19

Good grief... I'm rather shocked by the 3 current/ previous reviews of this album so far, as well as the responses to them--talk about extreme. Listening to the tracks on this CD, they don't really sound ultra-contemporary in a 2003 kind of way, & and lo and behold, as David Pack explains in his self-penned liner notes, this is actually a collection of his favorite previously unreleased songs dating from 1985-1995. Why they have remained unreleased until now is a mystery to me--he never makes it quite clear, although his liners do give a clue, with him thanking his Japanese fans (this album has been released in Japan, but not in the US). It could be due to the disappointing commercial success of his previous solo album, 1985's "Anywhere You Go", but it still seems strange that none of these tracks have been officially released until now (although certain material had been performed live). Everything on here does sound like a completed track, professionally performed, fully fleshed out, & at release-level sound quality. As far as the actual QUALITY of the music on "Unborn" is concerned... David Pack writes specific liner notes (often quite detailed) regarding each track, & they are generally quite interesting--if only the music was as interesting. The disc is loaded up with often generic material that's a chore to sit through. There are sappy, tedious adult contemporary ballads such as "U Make Love New", "I Love U Enough (To Tell U Goodbye)", as well as the excruciating "Future Glory" which has an annoying, bombastic chorus, embarassing predictable lyrics, a limp verse melody, & a 7+ minute running time. It's not just the ballads either that are awful--the uptempo "Beacon" is horrendously sappy & annoying in its own right, & the slow-paced corporate rocker "N 2 Deep" with its grating vocalization of the annoying verse melody is another loser of a track (even with its noticeable resemblance to Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry" which Pack even refers to in the liner notes). (By the way, what's with these titles--"U Make Love New", "N 2 Deep", "All 2 Real"--is this a nod to Prince or what?) It adds insult to injury that Pack painfully oversings at certain points on the album. If everything on here was as bad as the previously mentioned tracks, this would be a total disaster. However, there are actually some terrific moments here as well, like the soaring, sincere, melancholy Natalie Wood-dedicated ballad "Natalie's Song"--wonderfully melodic & harmonized, with passionate Pack vocals, & punctuated by excellent guitar soloing, it fully justifies its 6+ minute running time--it's hard to believe how much better this is than most of the rest of the album. However, there's also "Cool Down" (written in response to when legendary session guitarist Larry Carlton was shot by an invader & was left devastatingly impaired) which is a catchy, forceful rocker, & also strong is "Deliver Me", with a memorable, effectively dramatic chorus. So, certainly the album is not COMPLETELY without merit (and his liner notes are an entertaining bonus). Admittedly though, these high points, which absolutely stick out like diamonds in the rough, very much form a minority, & there's not much middle ground (an exception being the decent, but certainly less-than-great "Light My World"). The high points are definitely worth salvaging, but geez, there are numerous painfully-low low points on here. For anyone who's heard the "Anywhere You Go" album from 1985, & with the knowledge that some of the "Unborn" tracks date from the late '80s, it's not at all surprising that Pack didn't lean towards his art-rock side on here, & I don't have a problem with this aspect, although it appears other fans really were hoping for him to deliver another "Ice Age" (which would have made the album a different kind of disaster). Certainly David Pack proved himself capable of masterful pop/ soft rock with the Ambrosia classics "How Much I Feel", "Biggest Part of Me", & "You're the Only Woman" (all of which he wrote himself). If you're part of a crowd that thinks THOSE songs are a disgrace, & that the "real" Ambrosia is the one that did musically virtuosic, yet pointless, overbearing wankathons like "Ice Age", then certainly you'll hate this, & I get the suspicion that this is what the people who bother to track this album down are looking for (hence the overwhelmingly negative reviews). Theoretically then, this album is targeted at his soft rock fans, yet, with all the weak adult contemporary on here, it's hard to see them not being disappointed as well. In the end, this CD will probably disappoint just about everybody.

Sappy Songs From Mr Pack.......2004-03-26

This CD is a big disappointment! I love David's work with Ambrosia, but the songs on this CD are very poor and the recording
is not very good. At this import price it is really NOT WORTH IT!
Let's have some PROG ROCK SONGS! and NOT this SAPPY STUFF.

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